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Wayfarer Foundation to Close as Justin Baldoni's Legal Dispute with Blake Lively Escalates

The foundation, co-founded by Baldoni and Steve Sarowitz, will honor existing grants while winding down operations following a board decision.

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Overview

  • The Wayfarer Foundation, founded in 2016 with a mission inspired by Baha'i principles, will cease operations after a unanimous board vote.
  • The organization will fulfill all current grant commitments over the next several weeks before officially closing.
  • The closure coincides with Justin Baldoni's high-profile legal battle with Blake Lively, stemming from allegations of harassment and defamation.
  • Baldoni has countersued Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others for $400 million, with the trial scheduled for March 2026 in New York.
  • The foundation has supported numerous initiatives, including the Skid Row Carnival of Love, and its co-founder Steve Sarowitz emphasized his continued commitment to philanthropy.